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Avoid These Sneaky Sources Of Chemical Estrogens Like The Plague

by Poliquin Group™ Editorial Staff5/15/2019 12:01:40 PM

We all know to never microwave plastic containers or leave a plastic water bottle to heat up in the car. And most people are aware it’s important to use natural cleaning and personal care products to avoid BPA and other chemical estrogens.

But these aren’t the only source of BPA and other estrogenic compounds in our environment. In fact, estrogen-mimicking compounds have snuck into a long list of foods and products that we innocently use on a daily basis.

This list will give you the rundown of things to avoid with a quick overview of why you must take action to protect yourself from estrogen overload today!

What Are Chemical Estrogens?

Also known as xenoestrogen, chemical estrogens are compounds found in the environment that are molecularly similar to the hormone estrogen. They are able to bind with receptors in the human body and disrupt release of hormones, especially estrogen and testosterone.

Women, men, and children can all experience hormone disruption from xenoestrogen exposure, although the effects may differ. For example, in women, the most pronounced effect appears to be an increase in estrogen with harmful elevations in testosterone as well. In men, xenoestrogen exposure is more likely to manifest as higher estrogen and lower testosterone. The bottom line is that chemical exposure is harmful and should be avoided at all costs.

For example, scientists have known for year that BPA exposure is associated with increased body fat. One theory for the obesity epidemic is the constant overload of BPA and related chemical estrogens that we are exposed to on a daily basis. But the dangers don’t end there: Chemical estrogens are linked with infertility, reproductive disorders (PMS, difficult menopause, andropause, erectile dysfunction), cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and immune disorders.

What Follows Are Common Sources Of Chemical Estrogens With Possible Substitutions: